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Matt Gaetz says he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general

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Matt Gaetz says he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general

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News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 15 hours ago

There was some question as to whether Gaetz, who resigned from the House after Trump chose him for attorney general, would want to be sworn into the next Congress.

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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he will not return to Congress after withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Gaetz, who recently resigned from Congress, cited personal goals and his desire to support Trump from outside elected office.

He denied the allegations, which include claims of paying a minor for sex, calling them false.

A special election will be held on April 1, 2025, to fill his seat, leaving House Republicans with a slimmer majority.

Gaetz hinted at continuing involvement in Trump’s political movement.

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